Holly R Chitwood, Debra Hampton, Candice Falls, Julianne Z Ewen, Leslie Scott, Elizabeth Tovar, Holly Stith, Andrew Makowski, Angela B Grubbs, Jill M Clemmons, Sheila D Melander
The purpose of this article is to provide a model for structuring competency-based assessments using an innovative, tiered approach for NP students in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
The 2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials: Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, has required Colleges of Nursing to transition to implementation of competency-based education while redefining development and validation of competencies. It was essential for programs to structure assignments and activities with a focus on competency-based education assessments targeting end outcomes for practice-focused graduate nurse practitioner (NP) students. The purpose of this article is to provide a model for structuring competency-based assessments using an innovative, tiered approach for NP students in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.